Matthew Cortina

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• Jan 9, 2012

  Abortion, Homosexuality Present Biggest Problems for Europe, Spanish Catholics Claim

  A high-ranking Catholic official in Spain said abortion is a bigger problem than unemployment at a religious meeting earlier this month in Madrid, adding to previous conservative family-oriented statements within the Spanish church claiming the United Nations is attempting to turn the world gay.

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  Jan 6, 2012

  Former President Jimmy Carter Writes of 'Crucial' Faith in New Book (VIDEO)

  Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter says he used his Christian faith to achieve success in his life, and has turned his lessons learned into a book of daily affirmations and stories meant to inspire readers to be more Christ-like every day.

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  Jan 5, 2012

  'Do-It-Yourself' Abortions Are Common, Experts Say

  In light of a decision by Facebook to allow a women’s care group to post "Do-It-Yourself" abortion instructions on its profile, experts are investigating how common DIY abortions really are.

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  Jan 4, 2012

  HIV/AIDS Sufferers Charged With Bioterrorism, Possession of 'Deadly Weapon'

  Laws in 34 states unfairly punish HIV and AIDS patients, according to several advocacy groups that are working with lawmakers to change regulations that have resulted in charges of attempted murder and bioterrorism for HIV/AIDS patients caught spitting.

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  Jan 4, 2012

  South Sudan Violence Separates Children From Parents, Deprives Thousands of Food

  As many as 150 children between six months and seven years of age are searching for their parents following violence in South Sudan that forced thousands of families to flee from their homes into the surrounding woods.

• Jan 4, 2012

  Tenn. May Consider Students' Religious Freedom to Denounce Homosexuality

  Tennessee lawmakers may soon consider a bill that would allow students to express their religious-based views on homosexuality, despite protests from gay rights groups that the measure would increase persecution of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students.

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  Jan 4, 2012

  Nigeria Deploys Troops to Aid Christians as Experts Fear Holy War (VIDEO)

  The Nigerian government deployed troops to several embattled cities in northern Nigeria this weekend after a series of deadly attacks from Boko Haram – including Christmas Day violence that killed 43 people – and threats from the Islamist terror sect toward Christians to flee the area.

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  Jan 3, 2012

  Facebook Apologizes, Republishes Abortion Instructions After Protests? (VIDEO)

  Facebook removed a profile picture set by the director of a pro-choice advocacy group that outlines how a woman can self-administer an abortion using over-the-counter medication, but the social media site quickly reposted the image following protests.

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  Jan 3, 2012

  Christian Pastors' Prayer Retreat Blocked by Zimbabwe Police (VIDEO)

  Nearly 80 Anglican clergymen were barred access to an annual retreat in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, inciting claims from the group that the government is prohibiting their freedom of religion.

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  Dec 30, 2011

  Christians Called to Action After Thousands Displaced by Terrorism in Nigeria

  Christian groups are calling for action and fighting back across Africa as hundreds are dead and close to 200,000 people remain exiled from their homes following over two years of isolated violence by Islamic terror sect Boko Haram, the same group that killed dozens of people in Christmas Day attacks on church